Toddlers are swinging between self-control and self-confidence during its stage of development. The concept of independence would likely begin during toddler years, and often accompanied by the idea of "mine." When it comes to toys, toddlers never want to share as they are threatened by having a shared ownership on a particular item. Thus parents must know few tips on how to deal with toddlers who fight over toys.
Kids between one to two-years-old are at in the process of learning motor skills like walking, running, jumping; they are working on developing fine motor skills like using a spoon, holding a cup. And along with these developments, toddlers are also developing a sense of self, which parents, caretakers should know. This includes their fight over toys too.
The first thing to learn is whether your toddler is independent or not. Understand that toddler are now in their developmental stage swinging their moods from self-control to self-confidence. Recognize their developmental stage and teach them to respect.
The second best thing parents can do is to wait and see as per Huffington Post. Parents need to wait for a couple of minutes to see if toddlers try to resolve the toy fight. Other parents might intrude immediately, afraid that their child may be judged by others. If conflicts are likely to arise, then that would be the appropriate time to intervene and deal with the situation.
The third way is to be direct in the conversation. Instructing your child to share things to others without physically guiding them may not be that effective. Instead, talk to your child that their friend would like a turn, and guide them to hand the toy to the other child. But bear in mind that toddlers would sometimes happily obey and sometimes they will ignore you. But then, do not stop. Though, being direct doesn't prevent tantrums it will help toddlers learn the intended lesson.
After all, a toddler is a young child under crucial years of psychological development. Understand the fact that toddlers highly emotional, cannot deal of being separated from their toys, hence sharing threatens them. Teach and practice the art of sharing and emphasize its importance. Involve in small activities than verbally teaching them sharing is caring, get connected according to AskDrSears.
